Graphic Designer - SME

BB6 Defense•Columbia, MD

3d•$150,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

BB6 Defense is seeking a Graphic Designer to design and produce clear, compelling visual and written communications for print, digital, web, presentations, dashboards, video, mobile, and two-dimensional and three-dimensional environments. The role translates complex technical information into effective visual stories supporting organizational communications, outreach, reporting, and decision-making. The designer works with stakeholders and subject matter experts to understand requirements, audiences, key messages, and deliverables; creates visual and written communications products; supports communications strategies, outreach, branding, and messaging campaigns; and manages revisions through delivery. The position also applies organizational brand standards and Section 508 accessibility requirements, maintains production assets, and coordinates multiple assignments and deadlines. The position is full-time in Columbia, Maryland, and requires an active TS/SCI clearance with a current CI Polygraph (under seven years).

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance with a current CI Polygraph (under seven years).
Master’s degree and 15+ years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree with 18+ years of experience, or an Associate’s degree or high school diploma with 20+ years of experience.
Experience in communications, English, or a directly related field, including technical writing or editorial writing.
Experience supporting the Department of Defense.
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, including Adobe Acrobat Professional, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
Experience in marketing communications, content development, or an intelligence-related domain.
Experience designing visual products across print, digital, presentation, web, video, mobile, two-dimensional, and three-dimensional environments.
Knowledge of data visualization, information design, visual storytelling, and page layout.
Ability to apply brand standards and Section 508 compliance requirements.
Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

Meet with stakeholders and subject matter experts to understand requirements, audiences, key messages, and deliverables.
Design and produce static and interactive presentations, reports, publications, dashboards, infographics, and other visual communications products.
Develop data visualizations, information graphics, layouts, charts, diagrams, and visual storytelling solutions for technical and executive-level audiences.
Support communications and outreach strategies, branding initiatives, and messaging campaigns.
Research, conduct interviews, and analyze information to support content development.
Write, edit, proofread, and maintain technical, editorial, and communications content.
Use Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office tools to design, format, and produce deliverables.
Collaborate with subject matter experts and team members to verify content accuracy and ensure clear, consistent messaging.
Incorporate stakeholder feedback and manage revisions through final delivery.
Apply organizational brand standards, visual guidelines, and Section 508 accessibility requirements.
Organize source files, templates, content archives, and production assets for delivery, collaboration, and future reuse.
Coordinate multiple assignments, track deadlines, and communicate project status, risks, and requirements.
Evaluate and refine communications products to ensure they are accurate, effective, visually consistent, and appropriate for the intended audience.